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Earbud Nation
April 30, 2024
This month Paul examines multitasking and distracted walking. From his own experience as a pedestrian and data in a recent report he draws some lessons that can help us back on the job with earbuds, hazard recognition, and distracted working, including walking and driving.
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New People
March 28, 2024
Last month Paul made a presentation in Louisville. His presentation was preceded by two researchers presenting their findings. Paul latched on to the data and started looking for the story in the numbers that would help good leaders send those who follow them home alive and well. His finding of the story in the numbers is fascinating and important.
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What’s Normal?
March 18, 2024
This month Paul asks what “normal” looks like when it comes to wearing PPE. It’s a simple question, and one well worth asking.
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THE Priority
February 29, 2024
This month Bill Wilson, one of our senior consultant/teachers, examines the decision making that can lead to people getting seriously injured or worse at work. He discusses why part of the problem may be found in the defining and communicating of priorities. He helps us focus on what really matters when it comes to setting and making THE Priority the priority.
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Intervening On – And Off – The Job
February 16, 2024
In this edition of the Flash we look and the difference in approach required when intervening on safety outside of the workplace. The difference is an important one, and knowing it will help you make a bigger difference back on the job, too.
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Responsibility
January 31, 2024
This month Paul examines the responsibilities of leaders, especially when the goal is to make sure everyone goes home alive and well at the end of each and every shift. He explores the challenges of getting everyone working safely and the supervisor’s responsibility for making sure that happens.
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Perceiving Hazards
January 16, 2024
This month Paul looks into how our minds recognize and perceive different types of hazards. You might not be surprised to hear that we aren’t always the best at recognizing what is most likely to hurt us.
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A Lesson from the Richest Man in Town
December 21, 2023
This month Paul unravels the mystery of the handshake. Not only does he solve it, but he ties it together with Jimmy Stewart’s It’s A Wonderful Life AND the goal of sending people home alive and well at the end of the day.
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Keeping The Lights On
December 15, 2023
In this month’s Flash Paul nudges us to remember what is most important, and shares some perspective on how to think better when a task seems critical.
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